Approved by IIRSM, this course explains how to inspect scaffolds and ensure they meet safety standards.
This Scaffold Inspection course equips users with the knowledge and skills to conduct compliant scaffold inspections. It provides a comprehensive understanding of scaffolding components, standards and inspection procedures, enabling users to verify that scaffolding is safe for workers and members of the public.
The course also includes a free e-checklist that guides users step-by-step through the scaffolding inspection process while ensuring it’s recorded for compliance.
This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).
The scaffold inspection course certificate includes:
User name
Company name
Course name
Date of completion
Expiry date
Name of the approval body
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course test is:
Fully online
Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Free Scaffolding Inspection e-Checklist
This online scaffold inspection course includes a free inspection e-Checklist to help users:
Conduct thorough inspections
Ensure scaffolds comply with safety regulations
Record critical information, such as site details and findings
The e-checklist includes a QR code system to automatically record, store and retrieve completed forms.
Note – This offer is for one scaffolding inspection e-Checklist licence per trainee who completes this course. This e-Checklist licence is for their use and cannot be transferred or shared by other users.
Terms and conditions apply – access to this e-Checklist is for 12 months from purchase.
Customer Feedback
Why is This Scaffolding Inspection Course Important?
Falls from height are the biggest cause of fatal accidents for workers. In the most recent data available from the Health and Safety Executive, falls killed 50 workers in one year alone. The majority of falls involve ladders, working platforms and scaffolds, which is why regular inspections are required by law.
Employers who use scaffolding must ensure scaffolding is designed, erected and used safely. As part of this duty, they must appoint competent inspectors to verify that scaffolding is fit for purpose and safe for workers and members of the public.
Detailed responsibilities of everyone involved are highlighted in several pieces of legislation, including:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Non-compliance compromises the safety of workers and members of the public and can lead to fines, penalties and legal action.
Approved by IIRSM, this five-module scaffold inspection training course helps users develop the competency to inspect scaffolding and verify its safety. It equips inspectors with the knowledge needed to inspect scaffolding and verify it meets industry standards and complies with relevant legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scaffolding inspection is the process of assessing scaffolding structures to ensure they are safe for use. The process involves conducting checks for defects, structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the basic requirements are:
Scaffolds must be erected, altered or dismantled only by trained individuals.
Stability must be ensured using standard configurations or stability checks.
Foundations must be firm, level and capable of supporting all loads.
Braces and ties must be used to secure scaffolds and prevent collapse.
Guardrails and toe boards must be installed to prevent falls and falling materials.
Inspections must be carried out regularly by a competent person.
A licence is required if scaffolding extends over roads or pavements.
This online Scaffold Inspection Course covers the following topics:
Scaffolding basics
Importance of inspections
Types and components of scaffolding
Common hazards
Inspection procedures
Legal duties and regulations
The training programme is entirely online. You can access this course through the Human Focus e-learning portal, which allows you to complete the training at your own pace from anywhere with internet access.
The online Scaffold Inspection training course is priced at £295.00 +VAT for an individual user. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.
All Human Focus courses are approved by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This Scaffold Inspection Course is approved by IIRSM (the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).
